Do you want to turn your passion for the internet into passive income?
Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce platform, offers you the opportunity to become an Amazon Associate and earn money by promoting products that millions of people love.
In this article, we will reveal how to become an Amazon associate, share Amazon experiences, and show how the Amazon affiliate program can become your path to financial freedom!
What is Amazon Associates and why is it an opportunity for you?
We all know that Amazon is the global leader in online sales – from books to electronics, clothing and more.
But did you know that you can use their success to make your own money online?
The Amazon Associates program allows any blogger, website owner, or social media enthusiast to earn commissions by promoting Amazon products.
For many of you, this can be an opportunity for extra income and can even turn into a permanent job.
Why become an Amazon affiliate?
- Make money from home: Create content, share affiliate links and earn commissions from every purchase.
- Flexibility: Whether you have a blog, YouTube channel, or social media profile, you can promote products your way.
- Risk-free: Joining is free, and Amazon provides all the tools for success.
- Passive income: Once placed, links can earn you money for months or even years! (But you must have at least three sales in three months. If you don’t have then your links will be invalidated and you will have to apply again).
How to become an Amazon associate? (step by step)
Getting started is easier than you think! Here’s how to become part of the Amazon affiliate program in just a few steps:
Register for Amazon Associates
Visit the Amazon Associates page and create an account.
You must enter your first and last name, email address, the same password twice and, of course, agree to the terms of use.
You will receive a message to your email address to confirm that this address belongs to you.
Right from the start, you will be introduced to the product categories and how much commission you can expect (given the category).
Phone number verification
As with all serious services, you will need to specify your country code and, of course, your mobile phone number.
You will receive a code on your phone (in the form of a message) which you must enter in the provided fields.
Entering account information
Here you will need to enter the name of the payee, i.e. you or your company, address, city, country and postal code.
We recommend that you fill in this information accurately as it will be used during payment.
You will also need to provide the address of your website (or multiple websites) if you have one, or your social media groups.
Website and Mobile App List
This is the second round of entering general information about your profile, and you must specify a name that will represent your profile (Store ID). It will be visible on all links you download.
The same panel will display the web pages you previously entered, and you will need to describe their topic and determine which category they belong to.
Next, you will need to select the product categories you want to advertise as well as the advertising method.
Traffic & Monetization
Here you need to provide some basic information about how you advertise your website, how you make money from it, how many visits it gets per month, and the reasons why you are joining the Amazon Associates program.
We recommend that you fill out this information accurately because it will be verified, especially the number of users on your website.
Since we were already registered on Amazon as a customer, it is possible that you may need to fill in some additional information about your payment method.
After you submit your request for a collaborator, it will take a few days to receive a response to your email address.
How to download product links?
Once you are accepted, whenever you browse products on the Amazon web store, you will also have a Site Stripe option in the top left corner.
Clicking on the Site Stripe option will take you to your collaborators account to view analytics.
If you do not have this option, you must enable it in your profile settings.
Link download options
It all starts with finding the product you want to advertise.
You can download your advertising link by clicking the Get link option.
Here you have the options Short link and Full Link.
We recommend the abbreviated one because it is reviewed and much easier to use.
Share content
Embed links in blogs, social media posts, or YouTube descriptions.
For example, you write about the best headphones? Insert your affiliate link and earn if someone buys!
Track your success with analytics
Whenever you access the service, the first thing you will see is analytics.
Here you will be shown how many times someone opened your link and whether they made a purchase.
You can also access analytics under the Reports option , where you will be shown many other options.
After a certain time, the results will be shown.
The results will be visible for the last month and will show:
- Total items shipped
- Total Earnings
- Total ordered items
- Clicks (Number of clicks)
- Conversion (i.e. the ratio of clicks to sales)
What to avoid?
To stay compliant:
- Do not purchase through your own links – this is strictly prohibited.
- Don’t advertise directly via email; instead, direct people to your link page.
- Be transparent – clearly state that you are an Amazon Associate.
Can I also sign up for Amazon in another country?
Depending on where your audience is from, you can also apply for Amazon Associates platforms in other countries.
For example:
Germany: Sign up at amazon.de/associates.
UK: Sign up at amazon.co.uk/associates.
You must create a separate account for each program.
You cannot use the same account for amazon.com, amazon.de, and amazon.co.uk.
Unique ID: Once approved, you will receive a unique Associate ID for each program, but you can link multiple websites or profiles within the same regional account.
Recommendation: If you plan to promote products in multiple markets, consider Amazon OneLink (available in some programs), which allows you to redirect visitors to the appropriate regional store and earn commissions regardless of the country of purchase.
Additional earning options
If you generate a certain amount of traffic and have been present on the platform for a while, Amazon may offer you certain higher commissions and the opportunity to join the Amazon Creator Connections program.
But this is a new topic that we will leave for a new post.
Frequently asked questions
Please note that the terms of the Amazon Associates program are subject to change, so it is important to review the latest program policies and guidelines on the Amazon Associates website for the most up-to-date information.
Conclusion: Your path to success starts now!
Becoming an Amazon affiliate is not just a job. It’s an opportunity to create an online business that works for you 24/7.
With the right approach, your online earnings can grow month after month.
Don’t wait, register today, create your first link and start your journey towards financial freedom with Amazon Associates!
Sign up for Amazon Associates now and start your adventure!
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